Survey Questions – School Board Trustee Candidates

Inform Your Vote

School Board Trustee Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election Share Their Insights

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi: English Separate

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi: English Separate

Rosey Kaur: English Public

Rosey Kaur: English Public

Pamela McGugan: English Public

Pamela McGugan: English Public

Gagan Sandhu: English Public

Gagan Sandhu: English Public

Genevieve Grenier: French Separate

Genevieve Grenier: French Separate

Mahmad Neezam Chutoo: French Public

Mahmad Neezam Chutoo: French Public

Pierre Gregory: French Public

Pierre Gregory: French Public

Q & As

1. If elected to the School Board, what would be your top priority, and how will you address it?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: If elected as School Board Trustee, my top priority will be student achievement and well-being.

For more than 20 years as an educator, I’ve learned that children do their best academically when they feel safe, supported, included, and understood.
 
I will work to strengthen communication between families, educators, students, and the school board, because parents should feel heard and educators should feel supported.
 
I will advocate for the resources our schools need, listen directly to the concerns of our Caledon communities, and make decisions by asking one important question:
 
“How will this help our students succeed?”
 
For me, it will always be students first, community always.
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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

2. How have your education, skills and experiences prepared you for the role of School Board Trustee?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: My 20+ years as an educator have given me firsthand experience working with children and families and understanding their needs. As the founder of The Patka Box™️ movement, now serving over 20,000 students, I have worked with school boards, educators, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and communities. These experiences have strengthened my leadership, communication, advocacy, and collaboration skills. Most importantly, I know how to listen, bring people together, and keep students at the heart of every decision.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

3. How have the recent changes made by the Province impacted the role of Trustee? How will you move your priorities forward in this environment?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: Recent provincial changes have increased oversight and accountability for school boards, making the role of Trustee more important as a strong local voice for students and families.

In this environment, I will move my priorities forward by listening to our community, working collaboratively, asking thoughtful questions, and advocating for responsible decisions and resources. Even when authority is limited, a Trustee can still communicate, advocate and build relationships. My focus will remain clear: student achievement, well-being, inclusion and strong community engagement.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

4. How will you balance the needs of students and families in Caledon with the needs of the broader school district?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: As Caledon’s Trustee, I will be a strong voice for our local students and families while recognizing that every decision must support the success of the entire school district. I will listen closely to Caledon’s unique needs, bring those concerns to the board table, and work collaboratively with fellow trustees. Good governance is about looking beyond one community and making fair, responsible decisions. My goal will always be to ensure Caledon is heard while keeping student achievement, well-being and opportunity at the heart of every decision.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

5. How will you keep students, families and residents informed and engaged, ensuring transparency and accountability?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: I believe communication builds trust. As Trustee, I will remain visible, accessible and connected to students, families and residents. I will provide regular updates through social media, community meetings, school councils and direct communication, while creating opportunities for people to share their concerns and ideas. I will clearly communicate board decisions and explain how I am representing Caledon at the board table. Transparency means listening, communicating openly and being accountable to the community I was elected to serve.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

6. What is one challenge facing Caledon schools or students that you believe deserves more attention? How will you move this forward?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: One challenge that deserves greater attention is ensuring our schools keep pace with Caledon’s rapid growth. As our communities expand, we must plan ahead for school capacity, resources, transportation and programming so students are not left waiting for solutions. I will advocate for Caledon’s needs at the board level, listen closely to families and school communities, and work collaboratively with the Board, Province and Town. Growth should never come at the expense of a student’s opportunity to learn and thrive.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

7. How will residents know whether you have been successful at the end of your four-year term?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: At the end of four years, I want residents to measure my success by the results they can see and the relationships we have built. Have families felt heard? Have I been accessible and transparent? Have Caledon’s needs been strongly represented at the board table? Have we made progress in student achievement, well-being, inclusion and community engagement? I will provide regular updates throughout my term so residents do not have to wait four years to hold me accountable. Success will mean leaving our school communities stronger than when I started.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.

8. Is there anything else that you would like voters to know about you or your priorities for Caledon students?

Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi, English Separate:

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Rosey Kaur, English Public: I want voters to know that education has been my life’s work, not simply a campaign platform. For over 20 years, I have worked directly with children and families, listening, teaching and advocating for their success. My priorities are student achievement, well-being, inclusion and meaningful community engagement. If elected, I will be visible, accessible and willing to listen. I will bring Caledon’s voice to the board table with one guiding principle: every decision should help our students learn, feel supported and succeed.

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Pamela McGugan, English Public:

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Gagan Sandhu, English Public:

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Genevieve Grenier, French Separate: Has chosen not to receive or respond to the questionnaire.

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Mahmad Neezam Chutoo, French Public: 

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Pierre Gregory, French Public: No means of contacting him or sending him the survey.